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Commission enters closed session on mutual‑aid performance, then certifies compliance with FOIA
Summary
The commission held a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1) to discuss the performance of mutual aid departments, then voted to certify that only lawful, exempt matters were discussed.
The Pittsylvania County Fire and Rescue Commission entered a closed session Aug. 21 to evaluate the performance of mutual aid departments, citing Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1) (protection of privacy of individuals). The commission returned to open session and by recorded roll call certified that only matters lawfully exempted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were discussed.
Deputy Director Scott Hutcherson read the resolution when the commission reconvened in open session. Commissioners recorded their votes one by one to certify compliance; the minutes record that all present voted to certify. The commission did not disclose details of the closed session discussion in open session.
